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The World Health Organization now confirms that many respiratory viruses are inhaled as airborne particles. The new framework implies that stopping transmission relies on costly measures like ventilation and masking.
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Springtime upticks in flu are possible. But other indicators, like hospitalizations and patient testing, show low and declining activity.
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It highlights the critical role of physicians when it comes to preventing gun violence, saying they can help promote safety.
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There have been 17 times as many cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years - a threat to measles elimination in the U.S.
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Forty states reported an increase in TB, and rates were up among all age groups, the CDC said. More than 9,600 cases were reported, a 16% increase from 2022.
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False claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause deaths and other diseases such as cancer are still prevalent despite multiple studies showing the vaccines saved lives and do not cause cancers.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists three current norovirus outbreaks. Each has to do with oysters.
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Cases are rare. But officials are renewing their warning against using tap water for nasal rinsing. The CDC recommends boiled, sterile or distilled water. Here's what you need to know.
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Dr. Mandy Cohen spoke with Orlando health leaders as part of her tour of the country's local health facilities. Her message: "We all need to keep working as a team."
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The program, which will now be in eight airports, tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases and asks questions about their travels.